An aerial interloper entered the aerial territory of San Antonio town during the bilateral war games between the United States and the Philippines in Zambales, an official confirmed. | JEMendozaINQ
Logico said they immediately stopped the drills upon the detection of the aerial intruder.
“Safety is the primary consideration in conducting the exercise, any interloper and intrusion in the exercise that will endanger the lives of people — whether it intentional or accidental — these are general considerations,” Logico said.
This year’s Balikatan — which began from April 21 to 28 — is the biggest ever so far, joined by 17,600 troops from the two countries.RELATED STORIES
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